The Panther Pride
Official Parent & Family Newsletter at Central Elementary
Week of March 21-25
Important Happenings this Week...
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Week of March 21-25
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Monday, March 21
- Teacher Work Day- No Students
Tuesday, March 22
Student of the Week Recognition
Spring Break Principal Packets Due
- Homework: Read a book or chapter each night. Math fluency/math facts! Reading Fluency Passages /Sight Word Drills/Vocabulary!
Wednesday, March 23
- Homework: Read a book or chapter each night. Math fluency/math facts! Reading Fluency Passages /Sight Word Drills/Vocabulary!
Thursday, March 24
- Report Card Day
- Battle of the Books Reward
- Homework: Read a book or chapter each night. Math fluency/math facts! Reading Fluency Passages /Sight Word Drills/Vocabulary!
Friday, March 25
- Homework: Don't forget to read everyday and drill your sight words!
- Have a great weekend!
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UPCOMING DATES:
NEW WORLDS READING~A Program where Free Books are delivered to you monthly!
FREE BOOKS! WOW!
Our school is now offering a free book delivery program to help students and families build personalized, at-home libraries. Families can sign up to receive a book by mail during each month of the school year. Enroll today using the included QR code below or at newworldsreading.com/enroll to start receiving books! If you have questions about this opportunity for your child, please visit https://www.newworldsreading.com/fl/en/home.html.
Title I Parent Surveys are ready for this year!
Here at CES, we believe the best way to create successful life long learner last is by getting parent feedback. In an effort to collect that feedback we are sending out a survey for parents to complete. Please fill out this survey below to assist us. If requested, we also have a paper copy available. Thank you parents for your feedback and participation.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7K7Z9W5 (English)
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/792JWSG (Spanish)
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SPRING ASSESSMENT
April 5-6 ~ 3rd Gr ELA
April 5 ~ 4th & 5th Gr Writing
May 3-4 ~ 4th & 5th Gr ELA
May 5-6 ~ Gr 3-5 Math
May 10-11~ Gr 5 Science
ATTEND EVERYDAY & STAY ALL DAY!
Around the District in 90 Seconds
Students of the Week
NEW SCHOOL SHIRTS on sale for $10 in the School Office!
FortifyFL App or Website Online Reporting
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TIME TO READ
Putting Students First
Committed to creating successful life-long learners in a diverse learning environment by building a strong foundation in student achievement through rigorous data driven instruction, character education, social emotional well-being, and a rich culture of reading.
Vision:
We strive to continue the pledge of putting students first and we continue to commit to build a strong culture of successful life-long learners, through the building of strong relationships. We will focus on safety, student achievement through rigorous and data driven instruction, character education, social-emotional well-being, and building a culture of reading in a diversity rich learning environment. We believe that all students are empowered to achieve success when immersed in a powerful learning community that values a diverse student body and is centered on core values as well as a shared commitment to achieving academic excellence. It is our belief that as we focus on our mission and vision for our students, our school grade will improve from the current C and rise to an A.
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Mrs. Cynthia Kubit, Principal
Email: Cynthia.Kubit@okee.k12.fl.us
Website: http://ces.okee.k12.fl.us/
Location: Central Elementary School, Southwest 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL, USA
Phone: 863-462-5077
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentralElementaryOkee/